Helichrysum graveolens
Helichrysum graveolens, commonly known as Everlasting or Curry Plant, is a resilient perennial herb prized for its aromatic, resinous foliage. Renowned in traditional medicine for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, this plant is widely utilized in skincare and essential oils to promote healing and skin rejuvenation.
- Scientific name: Helichrysum graveolens
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and the genus Helichrysum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Helichrysum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Helichrysum graveolens, is widely recognized by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Russian, it is commonly referred to as Бессмертник сильнопахнущий, a name that reflects both its enduring nature and its distinctive, potent aroma.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Бессмертник сильнопахнущий | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of Eurasia. Within Eastern Europe, it can be found growing in the Crimean peninsula and throughout Ukraine. Its range extends into the Caucasus region, specifically inhabiting the Transcaucasus area. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed across Western Asia. Within this western territory, it is documented to grow in both Iran and Iraq.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Activities
Helichrysum graveolens has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Diuretic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Helichrysum graveolens has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include kidney stones, urolithiasis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kidney stones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urolithiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |